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Which Jamaican invented the term "The itis?"

 The origin of the word "itis" comes from the Greek word "itis", which means inflammation. The suffix "-itis" is often used in medicine to indicate inflammation or swelling in the body. However, the colloquial use of the term "itis" to describe drowsiness or lethargy after eating appears to have originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) during the mid-20th century. The term was popularized in the 1990s by hip hop culture and has since become a part of mainstream slang. While the exact origin of the term "itis" in this context is unclear, it is thought to have originated as a playful or humorous way to describe the drowsy feeling that can result from consuming large amounts of food. The term is now widely used in popular culture, particularly in reference to certain types of cuisine or comfort foods that are known to induce feelings of drowsiness or sluggishness after consumption.

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